Is This Your Golf Section Car ?
Lexus LS460L
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Did someone say golf road trip?
LOOKS : Muscular yet refined.
ENGINE : 4.6 liter V8; 380 hp. (A hybrid version arrives this fall.)
PROS AND CONS This sleek freeway flier comes equipped with an amazing array of tech-savvy gadgets, such as a voice-operated navigation system that provides real-time traffic updates for major cities. The Advanced Parking Guidance System takes time to set up, but once programmed, it’s well worth the extra $700.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES Oh-so-smooth, thanks to electric power-assist steering and sporty air suspension. We steered through twists and turns effortlessly.
COOL OPTIONS : Rear-seat entertainment system, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
Jaguar XKR Coupe
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Making like a Bond girl who plays a mean game of golf.
LOOKS : Sleek and seductive.
ENGINE : Supercharged 4.2 liter V8; 420 hp.
PROS AND CONS : The touch screen in the burled-walnut dash, which controls the radio, navigation and other systems, is easy to read and use. The trunk is surprisingly roomy, but the rear seats are nearly useless-too small for even toddlers.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two Golf Bag.
HOW IT DRIVES : Wow! The cat growled as we steered along twisting back roads and down straight-line highways. A supple ride, terrific handling and loads of get-up-and-go.
COOL OPTIONS : 20-inch Senta wheels, premium sound system, Adaptive Cruise Control that monitors traffic via radar and brakes accordingly.
Cadillac Escalade
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Stylishly transporting your friends and their gear.
LOOKS: A big daddy Caddy, yet still refined and classy.
ENGINE : 6.2 liter Vortec V8; 403 hp. (A hybrid version arrives this fall.)
PROS AND CONS : Feels like a luxury vehicle, with faux wood and aluminum trim, double-stitched leather seats and electroluminescent gauges. The touch-screen interface in the dash worked well in navigation mode, Sot so well in audio mode.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : At least four, more if you fold down the third-row seat.
HOW IT DRIVES: Surprisingly quick, agile and quiet, more luxury sedan than land yacht.
COOL OPTIONS : DVD navigation system with rearview camera, Bose sound system, retractable assist steps.
